umwanzi

How to say it

Meaning

A person who is hostile to or opposes another; an adversary.

Good to know

Class 1 noun; plural abanzi.

Examples

• Umwanzi wiwe yaramutewe n'ishari.His enemy was driven by jealousy.
• Nti dukwiye kwanka abanzi bacu, ariko turabirinda.We shouldn't hate our enemies, but we stay wary of them.
• Abanzi barashaka kumuhemukira.Enemies are seeking to betray him.
• Umwanzi azosaba imbabazi umusi umwe.The enemy will ask for forgiveness one day.

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